Mental Health and Wellbeing Recovery Mission

Onkar Sahota: Can you provide an update on the rollout of your Mental Health and Wellbeing Recovery Mission?

The Mayor: As of November 2021, the Mission’s network workstream is seeking to understand more about the provision and function of existing ‘community champion’ networks in London and looking to embed wellbeing support.
The mission’s wellbeing initiative was launched in September to focus on promoting mental resilience and protective factors for good wellbeing. The new Thrive LDN webpages bring together key resources from across the sector, aiding ease of access. The initiative’s offer will continue to grow and evolve as the mission progresses.
Meanwhile, a pan-London Bereavement Support Programme was launched in May 2021. It has seen engagement from partners in the bereavement sector as well as Londoners supporting the bereaved in a professional or voluntary capacity who have made use of the missions’ resource and training offers.
The Mental Health and Wellbeing Recovery Mission aims to build a coalition of wellbeing champions and empower Londoners to act to improve their own and others’ wellbeing. As of December 2021, there were over 65,000 Londoners identified as participating in activity that helps another person, group, community or organisation to influence or inspire a simple change to support the mental health and wellbeing of others.
For the latest mission progress, please visit the Talk London pages.

Drugging offences (1)

Emma Best: Can you provide any explanation for the rise in drugging offences in London?

The Mayor: Since September 2021, coinciding with the reopening of university sites and the night-time economy venues, we have seen a marked increase in spiking incidents. (Spiking is where alcohol or drugs are added to someone's drink without them knowing or as seen more recently, individuals are ‘spiked’ by needles/syringes potentially containing drugs). At the end of October, the NPCC reported there had been 198 confirmed reports of drink spiking in September and October across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, plus 24 of some form of injection. The NPCC reported that the majority of cases involved young women. 58 of the 198 reports were made to the MPS.
Due to a lack of offender identification, we do not have a clear understanding of the nature and motivation for these incidents. The MPS has established an internal group to look at this issue. This includes ensuring offences are accurately recorded to understand the scale of these offences in London.

New Zero-emission buses (2)

Caroline Pidgeon: Following your announcement on the 17 September 2021 that all new bus purchases will be zero-emission, what has prevented TfL from insisting on zero-emission buses for new route contracts awarded in 2020 and 2019?

The Mayor: Manufacturers needed to develop a broader range of vehicles and trial them in service before Transport for London (TfL) could confidently place more substantial orders for zero-emission buses. The higher unit cost of zero-emission buses and their shorter operating range compared to conventional diesel made it necessary and prudent to wait until now. Even at this stage, many manufacturers are not in a position to introduce new zero-emission bus models until 2022 or 2023.
TfL’s contracting approach avoided the risk of proceeding too early with sub-optimal technology. Prior to my announcement, London had already signaled a significant shift in direction in 2020, with half of all new vehicles procured or leased by bus operators comprising zero-emission models.
Already TfL has lifted the entire bus fleet to meet or exceed the Ultra Low Emission Zone Euro VI standard, effectively making the whole of London a Low Emission Bus Zone and reducing bus-related nitrogen oxides emissions by 90 per cent. From this solid platform, we are in a much better position to take the next step, supported by a more mature and affordable market for zero-emission vehicles and more attractive green financing schemes for operators.

Cuckooing offences by borough

Unmesh Desai: Please advise a breakdown by borough of the offences marked with a cuckooing flag on the Metropolitan Police database.

The Mayor: Please see attached the requested information - however, please note that the ‘Cuckooing‘ flag was first introduced on the crime recording system in April 2019.
The supplied notes page should be read in conjunction with the data to aid in interpretation.

The Mayor: 4232_Cuckooing offences by borough_v2 1.xlsx

ULEZ in Lambeth (2)

Marina Ahmad: How many vehicles registered in Lambeth do not meet the ULEZ emissions standards and so will be liable to pay the ULEZ charge?

The Mayor: Lambeth has 136,000 households, 60 per cent of which do not own a car and will therefore not need to pay the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) charge.
Information from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders indicates that around 27,700 cars and 4,000 vans registered in Lambeth may not meet the ULEZ emission standards. Drivers of non-compliant vehicles would only be required to pay the ULEZ daily charge if they drive in the zone. Affected drivers can choose to walk, cycle or use public transport, use a car club or change their vehicle rather than pay the charge. My car and motorcycle scrappage scheme, which ran from October 2019 to November 2021, helped low income and disabled Londoners scrap their older, more polluting vehicles and has proved extremely popular, replacing over 13,500 vehicles to date.

London Living Wage

Shaun Bailey: How many employers and employees have signed up to the London Living Wage? Please give a breakdown by sector.

The Mayor: Sector
No. of Employers
No. of Employees*
Public
183
275,800
Private
1585
815,200
Third
829
60,900
*Employee numbers provided to the Living Wage Foundation are an organisation-wide basis, rather than on a site-by-site basis, and so numbers may include non-London residents where an organisation is HQ’d in London but employs staff elsewhere in the UK.

ULEZ Expansion

Krupesh Hirani: What effect will the expansion of the ULEZ have on pollution at schools and nurseries located within the newly expanded area?

The Mayor: My world-leadingair qualitypolicies, including the centralUltra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ),have alreadycutthe number of state schools located in areas of London with illegal levels of nitrogen dioxide (NO2) pollution by97 per cent.Theexpansion of theULEZ, with my other air quality policies,willmean thatno schools in innerLondonwill beexposed toillegal levels ofNO2pollution by 2025.
However, all London schools are located in areas that exceed the new World Health Organization guidelines for particulate matter. This means we need to go further, with alllevels of government working together and additional powers and funding for London, to protect the health of all children in London.

Lobbying Government about Effectiveness of Masks against Covid-19 (1)

Keith Prince: Following up on your response to Question 2021/4894, on what date (a) did you receive the STAC (Scientific and Technical Advice Cell) report? (b) did you first lobby the Government about mask wearing?

The Mayor: The response to MQ 2021/4894 refers to a report from the Scientific and Technical Advice Cell (STAC). This paper was received on 6 April 2020.
On 16th April 2020 I publicly called on the Government to change their advice around the compulsory wearing of face coverings. I called for the Government to make it compulsory for face coverings to be worn when travelling on the transport network.
The above public call was made after my Health Advisor brought a BMJ article dated 9 April 2020 to my attention.

Victims strategic needs assessment

Susan Hall: Please provide the latest MOPAC victims strategic needs assessment?

The Mayor: The final version of the Victims Strategic Needs Assessment will be published alongside the final version of the Mayor’s Police and Crime Plan. Assembly Members and other key stakeholders will be made aware of its publication.

Responses to the Police and Crime Plan

Caroline Russell: Could you provide a summary analysis, and copies in redacted form, of all consultation responses to your draft Police and Crime Plan 2021-25 which: a) asked for more action to be planned on police conduct and ethics, b) requested more community involvement in policing policy decisions, and c) mentioned the principles of policing by consent?

The Mayor: We will publish details of the consultation findings and key themes within them in March, alongside the final Police and Crime Plan.

IOPC Operation Hotton report

Caroline Russell: The Independent Office for Police Conduct’s (IOPC) Operation Hotton was launched in April 2018. Were you aware of the IOPC Operation Hotton report before September 2021, when you supported a two-year extension to the five-year term of the Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS)?

The Mayor: No, I was not aware of the full findings of the IOPC Operation Hotton report until it was shared with MOPAC by the IOPC on 27 January 2022.

Chiltern Railways Franchise Air Quality

Tony Devenish: What representations have you made or will you be making to the DfT to insist that with the end of the Chiltern Railways franchise on 31st December the new contract specifies the replacement of all diesel rolling stock to hybrid?

The Mayor: As you will be aware, the Department for Transport (DfT) awarded Chilterns Railways a new six-year contract in December 2021 to run train services from Marylebone Station.
Chiltern Railways recently unveiled the country’s first battery-diesel train, which can deliver zero-emissions while running on battery power and also reduces noise emission at stations. I welcome the commitment by Chiltern Railways to expand on this trial and develop a business case for the conversion of all diesel trains to hybrid technology.
In general, decisions over future rolling stock strategies for rail routes are the responsibility of the DfT and, in due course, the new Great British Railways body. Transport for London will continue to liaise closely with the Great British Railways transition team to ensure that the design of new contracts meets the needs of Londoners and the aims of my Transport Strategy.

IOPC Report into Bullying and Discrimination in the Met

Caroline Pidgeon: On 1 February 2022 the IOPC published a damning report into bullying and discrimination in the Met, including racism, homophobia, and misogyny. Please provide timescales for actioning and implementing the 15 recommendations from the report.

The Mayor: The Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) received the final report and recommendations from the IOPC on 27 January. Paragraph 28B of Schedule 3 of the Police Reform Act 2002, requires the MPS to respond within 56 days of receiving the report. The IOPC then has a further 21 days to publish the recommendations and response.
MOPAC will hold the MPS to account for the subsequent implementation of their response.

Live Facial Recognition deployment in January 2022 (1)

Caroline Russell: On 28 January 2022 at 11 am, the local Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) twitter account @MPSWestminster stated that Live Facial Recognition (LFR) technology would be deployed at key locations in Westminster from 12 noon. Why was so little notice given?

The Mayor: Transparency is an important consideration when deploying technologies such as Live Facial Recognition. The MPS provided prior notice on their social media and facial recognition webpages, the timing of which reflects a careful balance between prior notification and operational considerations regarding the effectiveness of the deployment. The online messaging was part of a wider set of awareness measures which included the use of signage, leaflets, and marked vehicles.
My Office for Policing and Crime is in regular contact with the MPS about its use of new technologies, including Facial Recognition Technology. My Deputy Mayor and I will continue to hold the MPS to account.

Hate Crime Against Chinese, East and South East Asian Individuals

Caroline Pidgeon: We have seen a particularly concerning rise in hate crime against those from Chinese, East and South East Asian communities over the last two years. What work are MOPAC and the Met doing to tackle this specific issue and support those impacted from these communities?

The Mayor: Both MOPAC and the MPS responded quickly to the increase in abuse and attacks on London’s Chinese, East and South East Asian communities which coincided with the pandemic in 2020.
The Chinese Information and Advice Centre was one of the participants in the MOPAC ‘Together Against Hate’ outreach and training programme, and organisations from those communities will be a part of the newly established Stakeholder Reference group, giving a voice to all those communities targeted by hate crime.
The MPS established a forum of Chinese, East and South East Asian communities, which continues to meet, enabling direct engagement with police about their concerns. At the same time, the MPS has developed reassurance and preventative policing plans in all BCUs. These plans will support Neighbourhood Policing Teams to respond to any increase in hate incidents and provide reassurance to those specific communities when they find themselves targeted.

Misuse of Corporate Credit Cards in the Met (2)

Caroline Pidgeon: How much money has been spent through the misuse of corporate credit cards by Met officers and staff over the last five years?

The Mayor: A Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) search of the Centurion IT system has identified two cases that went to misconduct proceedings in the last five years and which included an element of misuse of corporate credit cards. One case was not proven. The MPS believes the value of these two cases was approximately £5,500.

Women Being Stopped by a Police Officer

Caroline Pidgeon: Many women are understandably nervous about their safety when being stopped by police officers, particularly lone male police officers, following Sarah Everard’s murder. Please provide an update on the full list of immediate actions being taken by the Met to ensure the safety of women being stopped by police officers in London.

The Mayor: The MPS has published their violence against women and girls action plan which sets out the steps they are taking to improve their response to gender-based violence and how they will tackle the issues which make women and girls feel unsafe. They have brought together their Rebuilding Trust programme to answer the public’s questions regarding the MPS’s plans to improve the service, raise standards and review their culture. An immediate priority of the Rebuilding Trust plan is to conduct a feasibility study regarding the use of verification technology to further confirm officer identity. A visual verification process for lone women to confirm the identity of a lone plain clothes police officer, called Safe Connection, has been launched and widely publicised in the media.
Please refer to the attached table for a list of immediate action the MPS are taking in relation to women being stopped by lone male officers

The Mayor: Table for MQ 2021 4360.docx

Non-hate crime incident separate offences

Unmesh Desai: Please advise how many of the individuals who have had non-hate crime incidents recorded against them in each of the last 4 years have either previously been convicted of a hate crime or have gone on to convict a hate crime after the incident?

The Mayor: Due to the way in which non-crime hate incidents are recorded it is not possible to answer this question.

Central Line Trains Funding (2)

Onkar Sahota: What reassurance can you give that these trains will be funded following the latest TfL funding agreement?

The Mayor: Transport for London (TfL) continues to make a case to Government for sustained long term funding to be able to replace the oldest signalling and trains to ensure continued safe and reliable services.
Its priority is to replace trains that are older, such as the Bakerloo line trains, which are 50 years old and increasingly difficult to keep reliable. However, TfL is undertaking major work to extend the life of the current Central line fleet to continue in service for another ten years.

City Hall Funding throughout Lambeth and Southwark

Marina Ahmad: Please provide a list of organisations in Lambeth and Southwark that have received support and/or funding from the various funding streams at City Hall.

The Mayor: It is assumed that the question refers to support via grants rather than any payment and the answer has been prepared on that basis. Attached is a list of all organisations with a postcode within Lambeth or Southwark who have received support from the various grant funding streams at City Hall during the current and past 2 financial years. It should be noted that this analysis can only be based on the postcode of the office receiving the funds and in some cases the funds may have been deployed wider across London.

Latest Employee Retention Data for the LFB

Hina Bokhari: Please provide the latest retention data for the LFB broken down by i) gender, ii) race and iii) types of role.

The Mayor: The overall turnover rate for London Fire Brigade (LFB) in 2021 was 6.58%. The turnover rate represents the total number of leavers as a percentage of the average number of staff in each category, over the period 31 December 2020 to 31 December 2021.
The turnover rate for 2021 is broken down as follows:
i) Female - 6.10%; Male - 6.68%
ii) Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic – 5.51%; White – 6.76%; Not provided – 8.74%; Prefer not to say – 6.45%
iii) Control – 10.91%; FRS Staff – 8.77%; Operational Staff – 6.05%
Further detail is set out in the tables below. Note that some of the changes in staffing levels of occupational groups and positions are the result of restructuring or promotions within LFB over the past year rather than staff leaving the organisation. LFB also collects data on Transgender staff but it will take time to develop a representative dataset that provides an accurate picture of LFB’s workforce. Consequently this data is not currently being reported.
i) By gender
Total staff and turnover rate by gender across all staff groups
Female
Male
Total
Total staff 31.12.20
975
4849
5824
Total staff 31.12.21
993
4671
5664
Total turnover rate
6.10%
6.68%
6.58%
Total staff and turnover rate by gender in each staff group
Occupational Group
Number of staff 31.12.20
Number of staff 31.12.21
Female leavers
Male leavers
Total
Turnover Rate
Control Staff
107
113
8
4
12
10.91%
FRS Staff
892
956
36
45
81
8.77%
Operational Staff
4825
4595
16
269
285
6.05%
Total number of staff
5824
5664
60
318
378
6.58%
ii) By race
Total staff and turnover rate by race across all staff groups
Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic
White
Not Provided
Prefer not to say
Total
Total staff 31.12.20
958
4765
97
4
5824
Total staff 31.12.21
967
4561
109
27
5664
Total turnover rate
5.51%
6.76%
8.74%
6.45%
6.58%
Total staff and turnover rate by race in each staff group
Occupational Group
Number of staff 31.12.20
Number of staff 31.12.21
Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic leavers
White leavers
Not Provided
Prefer not to say
Total
Turnover Rate
Control Staff
107
113
2
9
1
-
12
10.91%
FRS Staff
892
956
18
59
3
1
81
8.77%
Operational Staff
4825
4595
33
247
5
-
285
6.05%
Total staff numbers
5824
5664
53
315
9
1
378
6.58%
iii) By types of role
Control staff
Rank
Number of staff 31.12.20
Number of staff 31.12.21
Total Leavers
Turnover Rate
DAC Control
0
1
0
0.00%
Senior Control Commander
3
2
0
0.00%
Operations Manager
6
5
2
36.36%
Assistant Operations Manager
28
28
2
7.14%
Control Room Officer
70
77
8
10.88%
Total
107
113
12
10.91%
FRS staff
Grade
Number of staff 31.12.20
Number of staff 31.12.21
Total Leavers
Turnover Rate
Director
3
2
1
40.00%
TMG A
7
6
2
30.77%
TMG B
8
6
2
28.57%
TMG C
7
10
1
11.76%
TMG U
1
1
0
0.00%
FRS G
49
49
4
8.16%
FRS F
107
116
7
6.28%
FRS E
136
144
15
10.71%
FRS D
186
222
17
8.33%
FRS C/D
15
6
1
9.52%
FRS C
186
217
15
7.44%
FRS B/C
31
25
2
7.14%
FRS B
156
152
14
9.09%
Total
892
956
81
8.77%
Operational staff
Rank
Number of staff at 31.12.20
Number of staff at 31.12.21
Total Leavers
Turnover rate
Commissioner
1
1
0
0.00%
Deputy Commissioner (Operations)
1
1
0
0.00%
Assistant Commissioner
6
5
1
18.18%
Deputy Assistant Commissioner
16
19
3
17.14%
Group Commander
69
70
12
17.27%
Station Commander
152
147
22
14.72%
Station Officer
263
264
24
9.11%
Sub Officer
473
383
39
9.11%
Leading Firefighter
453
547
25
5.00%
Firefighter
3324
3149
150
4.63%
Trainee Firefighter
67
9
9
23.68%
Total
4825
4595
285
6.05%

LFB Cadets Diversity Data

Hina Bokhari: Please provide a breakdown of the diversity data for LFB Cadets recruited each year since 2015 broken down by i) year, ii) gender, and iii) race.

The Mayor: The information requested is provided in the table below.
Year
Total Cadets recruited
Female Cadets
Male Cadets
Percentage of female Cadets
Percentage of male Cadets
Percentage of Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic Cadets
2015-16
106
45
61
43%
57%
Data not collected
2016-17
148
61
86
42%
58%
Data not collected
2017-18
264
138
126
53%
57%
40%
2018-19
180
112
68
62%
38%
39%
Sep-Dec 2019
326
138
188
42%
58%
48%
2020
230
81
149
35%
65%
53%
2021
212
81
131
38%
62%
42%
In September 2019 a new information management database was introduced to record data for London Fire Brigade (LFB)’s Fire Cadets. From September 2019 onwards, data is recorded by calendar year, rather than academic year. More comprehensive demographic data was collected from 2017/18 as the Cadets programme was scaled up.
The impact of Covid-19 saw LFB move to virtual delivery of Fire Cadets. This resulted in young people who commenced their engagement from September 2019 onwards not completing the programme until the summer of 2021.

London’s highway network infrastructure

Elly Baker: Please outline what has been spent by TfL on London’s highway network infrastructure for every financial year since 2015/16 and what the budget is for 2021/22 and future years?

The Mayor: Responsibility for managing London's road network is shared between Transport for London (TfL), Highways England, and the 32 London boroughs, plus the City of London. TfL manages the TFL Road Network (the TLRN or London's 'red routes').
Capital investment in London’s highway network infrastructure is broadly contained in TfL’s Surface Assets portfolio, for which figures of yearly investment are shown below. Operational Expenditures are also listed below. The level of capital investment reduced significantly in 2018/19 as the removal of the Government revenue grant (which was used to fund capital renewal of the road network) led to TfL having to implement a two-year pause on proactive renewal of highway assets. TfL has now restarted proactive renewals, although the level of investment in 2020/21 and 2021/22 has been impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Year
Investment
Operational expenditures
2015/16
£226m
£162m
2016/17
£180m
£168m
2017/18
£156m
£146m
2018/19
£61m
£138m
2019/20
£77m
£128m
2020/21
£94m
£136m
2021/22 (budget)
£119m
£158m
Future years
Current negotiations into future year funding are ongoing. As a minimum TfL has £1bn from retained capital business rates to spend on asset renewals and enhancements across all its operations.

Car Free Day

Leonie Cooper: What did you and the GLA do to support Car Free Day this year?

The Mayor: Please see my answer to MQ 2021/3585

TfL Advertising

Emma Best: Please could you provide details of any TfL advertising spaces which you have given away free of charge since the start of your mayoralty? Please include the name and details of the recipient, value of advertising deal, length of advertising deal and locations of adverts?

The Mayor: The attached table provides details of free advertising space allocated since 2016, as recorded by Transport for London’s (TfL’s) mediapartners. It has not been possible to provide all ofthe data requested either because TfL’s mediapartners’ systems do not capture the information in the manner requested (i.e.name and details of the recipient) or the volume of data requested is too great to process (i.e.the location of each individual advertisement). TfL’s mediapartners do not have any earlier records of free advertising space.
Where physical assets have been donated, the costs of printing and installation of the assets are borne by the recipient, not by TfL.
It is not possible to provide a value from a commercial perspective, as the space has not been sold on the commercial market. Any paid for commercial advertising takes priority over free advertising spaceso that TfL is not disadvantagedcommercially.

The Mayor: 3831 attachment - TfL Advertising.xlsx

Future ULEZ Changes

Emma Best: Are there any current plans to change the vehicle/engine types that will be due to pay the ULEZ charge in the future?

The Mayor: The standards chosen for theUltra-LowEmissionZone (ULEZ)were selectedbecause they would deliver the optimum emissions savings,balanced withbeing achievable with minimal negative impact on Londoners.They have already proven to be very effective in the central zone, reducingharmfulroadsidenitrogen dioxide(NO2)concentrationsby 44per centandparticulate matter (PM2.5) by 27 per cent.
While Iwillkeepthe ULEZ under reviewto ensure it is proving effective,Ihave no plans tomake any changes to theemission standardsorvehicles subject to the scheme.

London Fire Brigade (2)

Susan Hall: Please could the Mayor confirm the timeline for the new London Safety Plan this term?

The Mayor: The Community Risk Management Plan (CRMP) will replace the existing 2017 London Safety Plan and the Transformation Delivery Plan (TDP).
The CRMP will have a higher-level focus than previous plans and will be shaped by the communities London Fire Brigade (LFB) serves. The initial development of the CRMP has been informed by a programme of community engagement in nine pilot boroughs and London-wide surveys. This resulted in four new strategic pillars to replace those in the TDP and eight new areas where LFB believes changes are needed to meet the needs, wants and expectations of Londoners.
In September the Brigade consulted Londoners on the proposed changes and the results of the consultation will be used to help write the final CRMP, which will be published by 31 March 2023. This will be presented for scrutiny to the Fire, Resilience and Emergency Planning Committee, with the Committee receiving updates on the Plan’s development prior to the meeting.

ULEZ Expansion Public Transport Dividend

Emma Best: In response to my question 2021/1931 you advised that money budgeted to spend on expanding the ULEZ would be spent on improved access to public transport. Please could you detail what these improvements are?

The Mayor: As an organisation Transport for London (TfL) invests money to encourage greater use of public transport, walking and cycling and to significantly improve the environment and air quality. Any money received from the ULEZ will be reinvested into improving the transport network – including its roads, cycleways, buses and tube – and making London’s air cleaner.

Marylebone to Oxford Train Idling

Tony Devenish: The Marylebone to Oxford train is often left running for up to 20 minutes at Marylebone Station pumping out diesel fumes with noise levels of over 100dB. This is a particular problem for residents on Boston Place, which is directly next to the station.

Will you join me in writing to Chiltern Railways and to Marylebone Station to urge them to find a solution to this unacceptable situation?

The Mayor: While public transport has an overall positive effect on the environment by removing unnecessary car trips, I recognise the impact older diesel trains can have, particularly on nearby residents at London’s rail termini.
As you will be aware, the Department for Transport awarded Chilterns Railways a new six-year contract in December 2021 to run train services from Marylebone Station. Chiltern Railways recently unveiled the country’s first battery-diesel train, which can deliver zero-emissions while running on battery power and also reduces noise emission at stations. I welcome the commitment by Chiltern Railways to expand on this trial and develop a business case for the conversion of all diesel trains to hybrid technology.
However, this issue is not fully resolvable by Chiltern Railways and Network Rail and can only be fully addressed if the Government commit to electrifying all National Rail lines in London.

London Drugs Commission

Emma Best: Please can you answer the actual question posed in my previous question 2022/0234. When is the latest date the London Drug’s Commission will convene by?

The Mayor: Work to establish the London Drugs Commission is underway, including work to appoint a Chair to the Commission and selection of its members. I will provide an update to the Assembly in due course.

Police officers who commit domestic violence offences

Caroline Russell: Thank you for your answer to my question 2021/2757, in which you stated that from 2016-17 to 2020-21, there were 533 allegations made against Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) officers or staff, and that 28 MPS officers or staff have been subject to formal action within the same time period, with a further 74 cases that remain ongoing. Of the 74 cases that remained ongoing in July 2021, how many cases have now resulted in disciplinary action, how many have resulted in prosecutions, and how many cases remain open?

The Mayor: Of the original 74 allegations outstanding, 4 have been reviewed and do not relate to domestic abuse. For the 70 remaining officer/staff allegations, the progress is as follows:
Number of officers/staff allegations relating to domestic abuse – by result against officer/staff
Action
2016/17
2017/18
2018/19
2019/20
2020/21
Formal Action
0
2
0
5
5
No Action
1
0
2
5
19
Retired/Resigned
0
0
0
0
3
On going
0
0
2
6
20
Grand Total
1
2
4
16
47
Number of officers/staff allegations relating to domestic abuse resulting in ‘formal action’ – by sanction
Sanction
2016/17
2017/18
2018/19
2019/20
2020/21
Dismissed
0
0
0
2
2
Would Have Been Dismissed
0
0
0
0
1
Awaits hearing
0
2
0
3
2
Grand Total
0
2
0
5
5
Number of officers/staff appearing at court
2016/17
2017/18
2018/19
2019/20
2020/21
Total
0
0
1
1
2
Number of officers/staff being found guilty at court
2016/17
2017/18
2018/19
2019/20
2020/21
Total
0
0
0
1
2

ULEZ Expansion (2)

Emma Best: Please provide the final figure for the number of cameras monitoring the expanded ULEZ?

The Mayor: The expanded ULEZisenforced in the same way as the Congestion Charge and the central London ULEZ.Camerasinstalled on the boundary roadsandwithin the zonerecordvehicle number plates as they are driveninthe zone to check against the TfL database to see if they meet the ULEZ standards. As at 24 February 2022, there are 1,426 cameras operating within the whole of the newly expanded zone.

Extension of London’s taxi delicensing scheme

Krupesh Hirani: What are the current plans to extend London’s taxi delicensing scheme given the number of non-Zero Emissions Capable (ZEC) taxis still out there?

The Mayor: The existing taxi delicensing scheme is coming to an end and I have asked Transport for London (TfL) to consider the feasibility and benefits of re-purposing any remaining funding from the existing scheme as well as re-allocating a portion of the funding from the Office of Zero Emission Vehicles to enable the scheme to continue.
Please see my response to Mayor’s Question 2021/1950, for more information on the significant support package I have made available for drivers.